AFL Canberra with the support of the Lions ran a five week Auskick training session for all the students from Kindergarten to Year 5.

Volunteers from the Tuggeranong Lions have assisted with training sessions during lunch times to help develop the James Hird Cup squad. The Lions have offered gifted and talented students who play other sports and would like to try their hand at Australian Rules football a scholarship which includes one seasons registration and a player’s pack. Two students to benefit from these scholarships are Tim Noack (Year 5) and Andrew Noack (Year 6). Both boys play Premier League Soccer and are now developing into future stars for the Lions. The Tuggeranong Lions are still keen to award three more of these scholarships for 2013 in their under 12s and 13s teams. So if you play a different code of sport and would like to try AFL please contact Mark Vanderstoep.

The Tuggeranong Lions continues to support AFL at Trinity through the donation of football resources which have included footballs for the school and a donation of $500 towards new AFL playing jumpers.

If you are interested in playing AFL look at the local club that supports your school, Tuggeranong Lions Junior Football Club.

The Tuggeranong Lions have been representing the Valley since 1976. Based at Kambah Number 2 Oval the mighty Lions—Auskick Pro’s through to Under 13’s—train and play the majority of their matches here. Our Auskick Rookies play at Kambah Number 1 Oval.

• Auskick Rookies: Ages 5–7 ($60.00) • Auskick Pro: Ages 8–9 ($90.00) • Under 10: Turns 10 this year ($110.00) • Under 11: Turns 11 this year ($110.00) • Under 12: Turns 12 this year ($140.00) • Under 13: Turns 13 this year ($140.00) • The registration fee for players who are new to the club, other than Auskick Rookies, is $90.00. The family package, for two or more players, is $180.00.

More information can be found on their website: Tuggeranong Lions Website or by contacting Dale Curran on 0425 286 460